Parthenon frieze:
after Phidias (5th century BC)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood & plaster
Measurements
90 x 370 mm
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291330.12
Summary
Miniature plaster replica of the Parthenon frieze, framed in sections in mahogany cases with glass on top. The frieze sculpture relief is moulded in section and the sections joined within the frame. l). A short frame of Parthenon frieze with three short sections, the relief moving towards the left with galloping and rearing horses. Ridden horses are followed by a three-horse chariot. Inscribed on the back in pencil 'No. 3/right of smaller cabinet'. See CAL/SC/105j for photo. See also CAL/SC/105a-m.
Marks and inscriptions
No. 3/right of smaller cabinet (on reverse in pencil)
Makers and roles
after Phidias (5th century BC), sculptor